FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JACK OF HEARTS ROA

Carrying JACK OF HEARTS ROA over JACK OF HEARTS CREEK

13.5 mi NE of DeHaven, Mendocino, California

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JACK OF HEARTS ROA

The JACK OF HEARTS ROA bridge in Mendocino, California carries JACK OF HEARTS ROA over JACK OF HEARTS CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 17.1 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How JACK OF HEARTS ROA compares

▼ 9.9
Load rating vs California average (31.3 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of California bridges
357
Bridges in Mendocino · 26 in Poor condition
JACK OF HEARTS ROA 21.4 t
California average 31.3 t

Live comparison across California.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.1
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.1 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Land Management
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000L59882

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JACK OF HEARTS ROA is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare JACK OF HEARTS ROA against other structures in Mendocino and across California. California bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for JACK OF HEARTS ROA?

JACK OF HEARTS ROA in Mendocino, California has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JACK OF HEARTS ROA inspected?

JACK OF HEARTS ROA's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JACK OF HEARTS ROA is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for JACK OF HEARTS ROA?

JACK OF HEARTS ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JACK OF HEARTS ROA?

JACK OF HEARTS ROA is owned and maintained by Bureau of Land Management.

How old is JACK OF HEARTS ROA and does age affect safety?

JACK OF HEARTS ROA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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